Tuckers passionate about new restaurant
Patrons of Tucker’s Restaurant can thank the Internet for Armstrong’s newly opened eating establishment.
It is owned by Wayne and Jennifer Tucker, who first met in 2009 via the increasingly popular trend of online dating. After meeting in person at a coffee shop, it was love at first sight and the couple were married in 2010.
Wayne has been a chef since he was a teenager and first dreamed of opening his own business at the age of 14. Jennifer with her experience in the customer service industry, helped him make that a reality earlier this year.
Located on Okanagan Street in Armstrong, Tucker’s serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering family-style dining with a little bit of flair. Their menu feature several international dishes, including butter chicken and ginger beef.
Telus sparks Special Olympics support
Telus has dialed up a fundraising campaign to support Special Olympics Canada.
The communications company is contributing $50 on behalf of every Special Olympics supporter who activates or renews a Telus wireless device until April 2012 (up to a maximum of $100,000).
In order to donate, customers need to purchase a device at any Telus location and then register the transaction online at Telusmobiity.com/specialolympics. In-store staff can help clients complete the registration.
Funding will go towards giving children, youth and adults with an intellectual disability the opportunity to enrich their lives through sport.
Telus has a history of supporting Special Olympics Canada, donating $50,000 to the organization in May, and then providing 135 handsets to the national team currently competing at the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece. The devices will allow athletes to stay in touch with friends and family back home.
“Telus’ philosophy is to give back in the communities where we live. Special Olympics Canada is a natural fit. The organization runs a host of programs at the local level in support of Canadians with intellectual disabilities,” said Dan Golberg, vice-president, consumer loyalty and relationship marketing, Telus. “Through sport, the organization helps athletes stay healthy, gain independence and integrate into their communities.”
Sport Chek tackles board scene
Canadians looking to ride the wave this summer need look no further than their local Sport Chek for the latest in board-sport merchandise. The national sporting goods retailer has added action sports to its product offerings with the launch of S3 – Snow, Skate and Surf – a concept store located within 25 Sport Chek locations and with merchandise available at all stores across Canada.
S3 will carry a variety of premium and on-trend board-sport merchandise, which has traditionally been offered only at niche retail stores. It will feature branded apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories targeted for snow, skate and surf from vendors including Burton, DC, Nike 6.0, Vans, Converse, Oakley, Etnies, Chip and Pepper, Zero and Alien Workshop.
“We’ve seen a real rise in the three S’s over the past few years, and we know this trend will only continue,” said Tom Quinn, president and COO, Sport Chek.
“With the introduction of S3, we are targeting the burgeoning snow, skate, and surf market in an effort to meet our customers’ needs and provide them with authentic brands that inspire action sports, fashion and lifestyle.”
